Hi, I'm Chigozie
Software Engineer
As a software engineer with extensive industry experience, I specialize in building scalable, secure, and user-centered applications. I’ve contributed to projects across fintech, energy, and enterprise solutions, always focusing on delivering measurable results and seamless user experiences.
Skills & Technologies
Frontend
Backend
Tools & Others
Featured Projects
Poplar Backend
A robust backend system providing RESTful APIs for purchasing airtime, electricity tokens, and other digital products. Includes wallet creation and management, transaction handling, and vendor integrations. Built with Spring Boot and Docker for scalability and reliability.
Ipay Wallet Backend
A comprehensive banking backend system providing APIs for account creation, KYC verification, wallet management, and seamless money transfers. Integrated with Monnify for secure payments and transactions. Built with Spring Boot and Docker for performance, security, and scalability.
Work Experience
Software Engineer
BlackSillicon Ltd
- •Designed and developed scalable backend APIs for Poplar, powering digital product purchases and wallet transactions for over 5,000 users.
- •Engineered GrowtechAfrica full-stack platform — including the main website and admin dashboard — enabling seamless course enrollment, payments, and student management.
- •Integrated third-party services such as Flutterwave, Monnify, and EKEDC APIs to automate payments and electricity token vending with 99.9% uptime.
- •Containerized applications with Docker and orchestrated multi-environment deployments, reducing deployment overhead by 70%.
- •Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and ensure smooth frontend-backend communication across two independent frontends.
Java Backend Engineer
JavaPlus Innovations
- •Engineered and deployed scalable Spring Boot microservices supporting over 1,000 API requests daily across multiple products.
- •Developed RESTful APIs for user onboarding, wallet management, and digital payments, ensuring secure data handling and PCI compliance.
- •Integrated third-party financial APIs including Paystack and Flutterwave, reducing payment processing failures by 35%.
Software Engineer Intern
Erina Technologies
- •Assisted in building web pages and simple applications using React and Java Spring Boot.
- •Helped create and test REST APIs for basic data operations.
- •Worked with the frontend team to make responsive and user-friendly designs.
- •Fixed bugs and improved existing features based on team feedback.
- •Learned version control and collaborated using Git and GitHub.
Get In Touch
Have a project in mind or want to collaborate? Feel free to reach out. I'm always open to discussing new opportunities.